Eloy Cano, Jr. at a glance
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- Justice of the Peace
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Eloy Cano, Jr.
Justice of the Peace · Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2
Biography
Professional career
- Democratic Party judge serving in Precinct 5, Place 2 of the Cameron County Justice of the Peace Court in Harlingen, Texas, with a term ending December 31, 2030
- In the 2026 elections, Judge Cano ran for re‐election in the Democratic primary for Cameron County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 2
- Long‐serving local judge in Cameron County, Texas, with over a decade of experience in Justice of the Peace court matters
- Justice of the Peace courts in Texas handle misdemeanor cases (fine-only), most civil cases under $20,000, preliminary hearings, and other local matters
Education
Additional information
- His work includes handling misdemeanor and civil cases, and he is currently seeking re‐election in 2026.
- Term ends: December 31, 2030
- Entered office: January 1, 2011
- The incumbent candidate in that race.
- For case details or official court information, the Cameron County Justice of the Peace portal is the primary source.
- Judge Cano presides over Place 2 in Precinct 5 of the Cameron County Justice of the Peace Court.
- Justices of the peace also perform functions such as issuing warrants, administering oaths, and conducting marriages.
- Political party: Democrat
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions.
A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means.Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship.
If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference.Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2; Santa Rosa Municipal Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2; Santa Rosa Municipal Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Cameron County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 2 official directory ↗